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Workers sort fresh avocado for exports in Kigali. Rwanda's trade deficit widened by 30.9 per cent year-on-year, reaching $411.6 million in June this year. Courtesy

Rwanda's trade deficit increased by 30.9% in June

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Irembo staff at the company's stand at the ongoing Rwanda International Trade Fair

FEATURED: Irembo showcases innovation, strategic partnerships at Expo 2024

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Minister of Trade and Industry Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze during a guided tour of Pink&Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Manufacturing activity increased by 13.8 per cent, maintaining a double-digit growth compared to the figures of the same period in 2023. Courtesy

Rwanda’s industrial output up by 4.6% in June – NISR

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Nearly 100 police officers from DR Congo fled to neighbouring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in DR Congo's east intensified. Courtesy

Over 90 DR Congo police officers with guns, ammo flee to Uganda as fighting intensifies

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Consumers are urged to request EBM invoices to receive VAT rewards. Around 8,000 final consumers received their accrued rewards on their registered phone numbers. Courtesy photo

FEATURED: RRA disburses Rwf95 million in VAT rewards to consumers

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Some of the 54 students from 16 countries who graduated from the University of Global Health Equity, during its ninth Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) graduation on Sunday, August 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: UGHE graduates 9th MGHD cohort poised to transform global healthcare

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

In 2023 Rwanda received the Overall Best Performer award in the 3rd Biennial Review of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) during the awards ceremony that was held in Lusaka, Zambia. Photos: Courtesy

Inside Rwanda's CAADP implementation strategy

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Faustin-Archange Touadéra, the Central African Republic (CAR) President speaks to journalists after presiding over the pass out at Camp Kassai on Monday, August 5. Photo by Davis Higiro

CAR President Touadéra presides over pass-out of Rwanda-trained troops

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

The World Health Organization Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Internet

Mpox: WHO boss says considering international health emergency

Monday, August 05, 2024

First-time visitors to Rwanda were impressed by the country’s safety and cleanliness during Ironman 70.3 held in Rubavu town on Sunday, August 4. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Ironman 70.3: First-time visitors impressed by Rwanda's safety, cleanness

Monday, August 05, 2024

Cement manufacturer Cimerwa Plc has announced that it will pay out Rwf13.195 billion in interim dividends to shareholders. Photo by Moise Bahati

Cimerwa investors set for Rwf13bn in interim dividend payout

Monday, August 05, 2024

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned. Internet

Bangladesh prime minister resigns, army promises justice

Monday, August 05, 2024

The High Commissioner-Designate of Rwanda to Tanzania, Gen Patrick Nyamvumba, and Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania, interact shortly after the former presented copies of his letters of credence, on Monday, August 5. Courtesy of Rwanda High Commission in Tanzania

Nyamvumba presents letters of credence to Tanzania minister of foreign affairs

Monday, August 05, 2024

Tau's coach Hugo Tortosa, Tau and one of Torotsa's former trainers Moustapha Akkouh pose for a photo.

FEATURED: Mchezo-sponsored Taekwondo star eyes Olympic glory

Monday, August 05, 2024

The event took place at Spiro’s main showroom located at the Kigali Special Economic Zone on July 27

FEATURED: Spiro Rwanda launches over 150 e-bikes, extends automated swap stations to Muhanga, Kayonza

Monday, August 05, 2024

Some of the 634 Central African Armed Forces (FACA) soldiers trained by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), during the graduation ceremony in Bangui on Monday, August 5. Photos by Davis Higiro

PHOTOS: Over 600 Rwanda-trained CAR soldiers graduate

Monday, August 05, 2024

Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024

Inside Bralirwa firm processing beer in Rubavu. BK Capital analysts have reaffirmed their “Buy” rating on Bralirwa. File

Analysts upbeat on Bralirwa, set Rwf255 target

Monday, August 05, 2024

Gen Nyakarundi addresses Rwandan troops CAR in the capital Bangui on August 4. Courtesy of RDF.

CAR: RDF army chief briefs Rwandan troops on regional security

Monday, August 05, 2024